Similar to other messaging apps, Telegram uses your mobile number to create your account. If you have a new number and want to update it, you can easily change it in the Telegram app. It is free and ...

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Considering the number of accounts and services it’s linked to, changing your phone number can be a pain. One account you shouldn’t forget to update is Amazon, to get order alerts, SMS security codes, ...

Apple’s two-factor authentication system deflects access to your Apple ID account by requiring that in addition to your password you also have to provide a code ...

How does WhatsApp use your phone number? That’s a question on people’s minds as the messaging giant continues to dominate mobile devices. As a Facebook-owned entity, privacy-conscious people wouldn’t ...